Galatasaray has accused Fenerbahce’s manager, José Mourinho, of making “racist statements” after a 0-0 draw among the bitter rivals of Istanbul. It was not clear immediately to what comments Galatasaray referred to and former current Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea and the Spurs coach, Mourinho, has not publicly responded to the accusation. Speaking after the draw of Monday’s league in Galatasaray, the Portuguese coach, according to the reports, said Banco Native had been “jumping like monkeys.” According to reports, he also repeated his criticisms to Turkish referees.
The game was arbitrated by Slavko Vincic of Slovenia, which Cube was appointed after a request for both clubs that a foreign official takes over the high profile meeting.
In his statement, Galatasaray said he would launch criminal procedures against Mourinho, 62.
“Since the beginning of his management duties in Türkiye, Fenerbahce’s manager, José Mourinho, has persistently issued derogatory statements directed towards the Turkish people,” said the membership.
“Today his speech has intensified beyond the merely immoral comments in an inhuman rhetoric unequivocally.
“Therefore, we formally declare our intention to initiate criminal procedures related to the racist statements made by José Mourinho, and consequently we will present the official complaints to UEFA and FIFA.
“In addition, we will diligently observe the position adopted by Fenerbahce, an institution that professes to defend ‘exemplary moral values’, in response to the representable behavior exhibited by its manager.”
There were no immediate comments from Fenerbahce, who is the second in the tremendous lig six points behind Galatasaray.
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